Senior Event Chef — Lead Menus & On‑Site Events (Hybrid)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybride; USD 43 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Career development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Chef to lead culinary operations in Upington, Northern Cape. The role combines strategic menu planning with hands-on execution to deliver exceptional experiences for corporate events and private celebrations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event catering, strong leadership, and a wide culinary repertoire. This hybrid role includes remote planning and significant on-site supervision for events and team management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chef with event catering focus.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience required.
• Proven leadership and team management in a kitchen setting.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines, techniques, and presentation.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop creative, high-quality menus tailored to client needs and themes.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team during event preparation and execution.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, cooking and presentation for consistency.
• Manage inventory, stock control and ingredient procurement for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with event planners to understand requirements and expectations.
• Conduct on-site cooking and service management for events.
• Control food costs and minimize waste through kitchen management.

Connaissances

Menu design

Leadership

High-volume catering

Event coordination

Formation

Formal culinary training

Outils

Kitchen equipment

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Chef to lead culinary operations in Upington, Northern Cape. The role combines strategic menu planning with hands-on execution to deliver exceptional experiences for corporate events and private celebrations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event catering, strong leadership, and a wide culinary repertoire. This hybrid role includes remote planning and significant on-site supervision for events and team management.